Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India, taking cumulative hikes to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre within two weeks, as rising crude oil prices, weaker rupee and global tensions pushed import and refining costs higher.
Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Baby accused him of acknowledging the "return of massive poverty" during engagements abroad, while failing to address the issue domestically
The PIB Fact Check unit dismissed as fake a viral social media message claiming a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices. The government clarified that no such order had been issued and assured adequate fuel availability despite global energy market volatility
Premium petrol prices were hiked by Rs 2 per litre and bulk diesel by about Rs 22 amid rising global crude prices, while retail petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged. The government said consumers will continue to be shielded for now
India is unlikely to raise petrol and diesel prices immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel due to Middle East tensions. The government expects state-run oil companies to absorb the impact temporarily as supply stabilises and imports diversify away from the Strait of Hormuz
Preliminary data from state-owned firms revealed that India's petrol and diesel consumption experienced a decline in the first half of August compared to both the previous month and the same period last year.
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh pointed out that as there is a huge reduction in international prices of crude oil, the BJP govt has to reduce the prices.
New Delhi: Diesel price on Friday was hiked by 20 paise per litre – the first increase in rates in over two months – as international oil prices neared their highest since 2018. Price of diesel was hiked to Rs 88.82 per litre in Delhi and to Rs 96.41 in Mumbai, according to a price […]
Across the country as well, diesel prices fell between 20-25 paise per litre while petrol remained at the same level prevailing for the last one month.
Across the country as well petrol and diesel prices increased between 24-28 paise per litre on Monday but its retail prices varied depending on the level of local taxes in different states.
Across the country as well petrol and diesel prices remained static on Saturday but the retail prices varied depending on the level of local taxes in different states.
The former Congress chief's attack came a day after petrol and diesel prices in the country touched new all-time highs after rates were increased for the fourth time in the week.
